As is often the case, it’s only 10 am and I already have a hungry eye trained on the upcoming lunch – even though I had a hearty breakfast just two hours ago! There’s something wrong with me, I know. But rest assured: my mind will remain focused on today’s topic. And today’s topic is: “How to have an exquisite yet affordable lunch under Florence’s midday sun”. Continue Reading →
When I go to Frassanelle – one of the estates featured in our Trust & Travel catalogue, – I sometimes turn into a cavewoman. Or a “grottowoman”, to be more precise. A metamorphic experience that has made me realize that the Stone Age would have suited me beautifully… Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, we visited together the Bosco della Ragnaia, an extraordinary garden nestled in the hills of my beloved Tuscany. Today, I’ll be leading you up the garden path a little further… and I’m pretty sure you won’t mind!
An annual exhibition named Artigianato e Palazzo will be held in Florence this year from the 11th to the 13th of May. Continue Reading →
If I have always had a passion – and, I think, some flair – for design and interior
decoration, I most certainly owe it to my dear Mom, who was an accomplished expert in these fields. My eyes light up as soon as I have to deal with architecture, furniture, fabrics, glassware, lamps and carpets. Continue Reading →
This week, I am taking you to a most unusual “mystery garden”. It is nestled in the small Italian town of San Giovanni d’Asso, not far from one of the gems of Tuscany, Siena. Continue Reading →
Last night, I managed to break into a cocktail party where I met a slightly eccentric English aristocrat:
– Catharina ! Posh name ! With a C or with a K ?
– With a K. Or with a C, I don’t mind, have your pick!
– Well… I’ll take the K. And, if I may, what is your curriculum vitae, Katharina with a K ?
My curriculum vitae ?! Well… Continue Reading →
“I need a new look, I need a new look!” Every time I run into Madame Loiseau, one of my Paris neighbours, this is what I hear: “Don’t tell me I don’t, because I do! Il faut que je change de look!” And every time I catch myself vocalizing: “Pleeease, Madame Loiseau, you’re absolutely perfect the way you aaaare!” And by magic it brings a huge smile back to her face. Continue Reading →
